Originally Posted by
rhklenke
I'm assuming he means "a more positive clutch engagement" - meaning that a brushless motor starts faster than a brushed motor, and thus the clutch will be spun out faster and engage the turbine shaft faster with less slippage on the O-ring - which would reduce o-ring wear...
Bob
You're absolutely correct Bob. One word missing here.
The benefits of the all digital control chain is also very evident in the engine weight saving.
Being able to use brusless motors makes the pump and starter motor much lighter.
The valves in the engine save tubing weight as well.
But the real expertize from Gaspar shows in the engine frame weight saving. He managed to shed almost 100 grams compared to its competitors by optimizing the engine design on CAD and choosing high spec materials.
It will take many, many years to its competitors to match the power-to-weight ratio and TFSC, all price considerations excluded.